Very, very successful.I sent out beige "invitation" envelopes and "hand written" letters (used a computer with a "hand written font" for months - about 200 a week - lots of calls - bought some properties, over all successful but time consumingThis is over the years, so messages changed with the real estate climate and list.List, message, mailing piece.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts Let’s make 2025 the year we all adapt and thrive in this ever changing market!

For example, Schwab, massive changes including what I consider bonkers high interest rates.

This habit alone changed the game for me—I no longer have a mountain of data entry in March. 

A few thoughts on the subject from someone who made a living doing this until the laws changed on the West Coast.Most folks in foreclosure go into deep denial.

There is a lot more state regulations and lending laws change when 5 units or great.

We need a lobbyist to address and push for change.

There is still a risk: You do not have the right outprice and lose money, your deal goes south due to unfound things when you bought it, then the rehab phase brings them up, and you spend more, and the market changes, which is something that can happen on a moment's notice.

It doesn’t have good parking either so it would be difficult to make it a short term rental.I think I’ll pass on it unless something changes.

Estimated cost for remaining changes (all new electric, drywall, tile, fixtures, cabinets, roof, doors, windows, heat pump, some siding, and fencing.